Social Studies Semester Exam Test Prep

The area known as the “Land of the Aryans” is today known as________.

This religion is considered one the oldest religions in the world.

Which of the following best describes the concept of Feng Shui?

What was the purpose of the Vedas?

Knights and Nobles were part of which social class in the Middle Ages?

What is the most popular Indian instrument?

Why was Julius Caesar murdered?

Confucianism is a_____________.

Which of the following is NOT true about Genghis Khan?

What two rivers was the Chinese Civilization established on?

The Chinese closed the doors to their country because__________. (Select all that apply)

Why did the Romans have so many slaves?

How were Roman live entertainment events different from the live entertainment events of today? (Select all that apply)

What factors contributed to the fall of Rome? (Select all that apply)

The government of Rome had 3 branches, The magistrates, The senate and ______________

What were the main causes of the Punic Wars? (Select all that apply)

What is a Republic?

Why did the Romans dislike Judaism?

What was the major difference between the Theravada Buddhist tradition and the Mahayana Buddhist tradition?

How were ancient Roman families different from American families today? (Select all that apply)

What were the class divisions in the Middle Ages?

What civilization was known as the “carriers of civilization”?

How did geography and climate help Rome grow? (Select all that apply)

What three things did Ashoka the Great ruler of the Mauryan Empire do before he died? (Select all that apply)

In the Roman Empire most children received their education from their ___________.

What do historians call the time period between the fall of Rome and the European Renaissance?

Why do Hindus practice nonviolence and vegetarianism?

Which of the following were you likely to find in a Roman bath house? (Select all that apply)

The Romans adapted gods and myths of which other ancient culture into their religion?

Who had the majority of the power during the Middle Ages?

In ancient India women ______________________.

Buddha means_______________.

Confucius' four most important virtues did not include_____________.

Name two reasons why having an advanced road system as the Romans had was beneficial.

What major engineering feat helped keep Roman cities clean?

What two religions were intertwined under Gupta Rule in India?

What was the final result of the Punic Wars?

How did Kublai Khan become the Khan of Mongol Empire?

Historians think that Rome started out as a little village ______________________.

This Roman poet wrote a Tale called “Two Roman Mice”.

Which of the following is NOT an example of Yin and Yang?

The role of Mongolian women was different than in most cultures because _______.

Which of the following was invented in China? (Select all that apply)

What eventually weakened the Mongolian Empire?

What animals did Cyrus the Great use to conquer people?

Which of the following is NOT a breakthrough from Gupta Society?

Who was the first emperor to make Christianity the religion of Rome?

The Mauryan Empire was called India's ______ Age.

Which of the following were advantages of Emperor Qin creating a centralized government? (Select all that apply)

What was the main product that came from China while trading with other countries?